Squamous papillomas of the nasopharynx treated by a uvulopalatopharyngoplasty approach

Treatment of nasopharyngeal papillomatosis with coblation: a case series

“…The lesions were sharply excised, along with partial excision of the soft palate with primary closure. 3 Of the reported cases, 3 involved the posterior wall of NP. They were treated with a microdebrider or curettage through a transoral approach.…”

“…All reported cases were treated with a transoral approach. [3][4][5][6][7] One study used a uvulopalatopharyngoplasty approach in 2 adult patients to remove papilloma of the NP surface of the soft palate. The lesions were sharply excised, along with partial excision of the soft palate with primary closure.…”

“…There were no reported complications and no recurrences. [3][4][5][6] Lesions on the NP surface of the soft palate are difficult to access through a transoral approach. Sharp dissection can cause significant bleeding, and cautery creates an eschar.…”

“…Some cases did have concurrent oral cavity and oropharyngeal lesions. 3,4 Patients with NP papillomatosis can present with snoring, nasal obstruction, sleep apnea, chronic sinusitis, globus/foreign body sensation, throat irritation, epistaxis, and/or hemoptysis.…”

Squamous Papilloma: Case Report and Review of Literature

“…However, some authors speculate that this condition might actually be a reaction of the tissue to injury rather than a true neoplasia (Harries et al, 1995). In recent years, a clear connection has been established between human papillomavirus (HPV) and the development of squamous papilloma (Crissman et al, 1988;Briskin and Kerner, 1994). The primary means of HPV transmission to children is the ingestion of viral particles of infected cells from the birth canal, whereas in adults HPV is mainly transmitted through sexual contact.…”